Trump's Game of Thrones Tweet Irks HBO

This image taken from the Twitter account of President Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump, shows what looks like a movie-style poster that takes creative inspiration from the TV series “Game of Thrones." (Donald J. Trump Twitter account via AP)

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"We ... would prefer our trademark not be misappropriated for political purposes." That's HBO's take on a Game of Thrones-like image of President Trump with the caption "Sanctions Are Coming November 5" that the president tweeted Friday, CNBC reports. The message—which imitates’ the show’s popular “Winter Is Coming” catchphrase and font—apparently references Trump’s re-imposing of sanctions on Iran. In its own tweet, HBO says, “How do you say trademark misuse in Dothraki?” referring to a fictional language from Game of Thrones. In reaction to Trump’s tweet, Sophie Turner, who portrays Sansa on the show, tweeted, “Ew.” ( Steven Tyler sent the president a cease-and-desist letter.)

Yet, NO word on sanctions for his buddies in Saudi Arabia -- The Emperor just loves dictatorships and cries himself to sleep each night NOT being able to create one here!

aliceberg

Nov 3, 2018 10:48 AM CDT

This is much better: https://78.media.tumblr.com/da6c782d36062ca14b4032a06dea5e75/tumblr_ou0sq694iz1s1zekao1_500.jpg

Repugs are special

Nov 3, 2018 10:46 AM CDT

Irony one who makes major retaliation for American infringements on intellectual property, keeps using others intellectual property. No problem Trump can make a new "consumer tax" AKA tariff , and pay for any penalty for infringement if he get sued.